Is the weather there still conducive to riding your 2-wheeler? Here we are setting new records for low temp's. in October while Biketober Fest is in full swing in Daytona Beach; at least this year it is not raining too. This has happened the last 4 years in a row, no matter what week they schedule it. I'm beginning to think God doesn't like 2-wheelers!(LOL)
This is a tempting one to get involved in. Nope!
I'm glad we agree bible verses don't contradict each other, sometimes for the reason you state, sometimes for other reasons. One good example is the fig tree cursed in Matthew that Jessica and I were discussing. Not many people know how fig trees sprout leaves and bear fruit at the same time, and they are further confused by Mark's statement in his account as to the figs being out of season.
Another example is "the eye of a needle " Jesus mentioned in relation to the rich getting into Heaven.(Matt.19:23-26) A lot of Westerners thought he was talking about the eye of a sewing needle (an impossibility) when he was really talking about an opening through the wall around Jerusalem where camels were required to kneel so their cargoes could be inspected for taxation purposes. Then they had to crawl on through to get into the city.
And of course too many other reasons to discuss here.
I am well aware there can be psychic connections between some people, especially twins. However all twins do not have it and all people don't. I have a brother and sister who are twins and they don't have it. So while scientists may study and report on whatever is going on, and as you say it's obvious something is, I don't believe they will ever understand or prove with experiments or instruments what it is.
I have had a couple of physic messages in my life which I attribute to The Holy Spirit. One was many years ago. I suddenly knew my wife needed to call her parents in Texas. I heard no voices, I only had an overwhelming feeling it was urgent that she call. When I told her she said WHAT? I told her I could not explain it but I was sure it was urgent she call. When she did she found her father had just died unexpectedly. Why didn't she get the message? Only God knows, I only know it happened.
I think (as stated) God is the only universal presence. Satan can get around in a hurry, and he has plenty of helpers, but he does not have a "universal" presence. Based on what the bible says he is behind a lot of these experiences in order to confuse and beguile people.
I am glad PATHS works for you and others who have posted results on the forum. I have also seen postings where it didn't work for some reason. I have refrained from commenting on it as I really don't know much about it. I would appreciate if you would explain how it works with no audio or visual input even if you comment on nothing else. I find that intriguing.
Also, my oldest daughter is allergic "to just about everything" as she puts it and has been taking the shots mentioned by Serenac in the "Allergy Relief Module" thread. I'd like to show her that report and your explanation as to how it works.
Yes, Proverbs says a lot about wisdom. I believe the intro. to Proverbs from The Amplified Bible explains it quite well;
"A stated purpose of this book of Proverbs is to impart skillful and godly Wisdom. Proverbs is a practical book dealing with the art of living, and it bases Wisdom solidly on the fear of the Lord (1:7). This reverence for God is set forth as the path to life and security (3:5, 9:10, 22:4). In chapters 1-9 the writer contrasts the way of Wisdom with the way of folly- the path of violence and immorality. Wisdom in the Proverbs has a broad base of meaning, covering such things as practical knowledge in discerning between good and evil in the ordinary affairs of life; the discernment between truth and error or that which is lasting and makes for success in life;and the insight of man beyond the human to the divine realities discerned and deduced from that which God has revealed. All three of these meanings are involved in the teaching through these pithy sayings."
Also from The Amplified Bible vs. 1-7;
Proverbs 1
1THE PROVERBS (truths obscurely expressed, maxims, and parables) of Solomon son of David, king of Israel:
2[a]That people may know skillful and godly [b]Wisdom and instruction, discern and comprehend the words of understanding and insight,
3Receive instruction in wise dealing and the discipline of wise thoughtfulness, righteousness, justice, and integrity,
4That prudence may be given to the simple, and knowledge, discretion, and discernment to the youth--
5The wise also will hear and increase in learning, and the person of understanding will acquire skill and attain to sound counsel [so that he may be able to steer his course rightly]--(A)
6That people may understand a proverb and a figure of speech or an enigma with its interpretation, and the words of the wise and their dark sayings or riddles.
7The reverent and worshipful fear of the Lord is the beginning and the principal and choice part of knowledge [its starting point and its essence]; but fools despise skillful and godly Wisdom, instruction, and discipline.(B)
The rest of the chapter is really good too, esp.vs. 19-33, in light of the discussion of the greedy elite in "The American Ruling Class" thread. The translators suggest you read "Wisdom" as 'Wisdom of God" in vs. 20 as Wisdom is personified and it shows the wonderful power of this book.
19So are the ways of everyone who is greedy of gain; such [greed for plunder] takes away the lives of its possessors.(D)
20[c]Wisdom cries aloud in the street, she raises her voice in the markets;
21She cries at the head of the noisy intersections [in the chief gathering places]; at the entrance of the city gates she speaks:
22How long, O simple ones [open to evil], will you love being simple? And the scoffers delight in scoffing and [self-confident] fools hate knowledge?
23If you will turn (repent) and give heed to my reproof, behold, I [[d]Wisdom] will pour out my spirit upon you, I will make my words known to you.(E)
24Because I have called and you have refused [to answer], have stretched out my hand and no man has heeded it,(F)
25And you treated as nothing all my counsel and would accept none of my reproof,
26I also will laugh at your calamity; I will mock when the thing comes that shall cause you terror and panic--
27When your panic comes as a storm and desolation and your calamity comes on as a whirlwind, when distress and anguish come upon you.
28Then will they call upon me [Wisdom] but I will not answer; they will seek me early and diligently but they will not find me.(G)
29Because they hated knowledge and did not choose the reverent and worshipful fear of the Lord,(H)
30Would accept none of my counsel, and despised all my reproof,
31Therefore shall they eat of the fruit of their own way and be satiated with their own devices.
32For the backsliding of the simple shall slay them, and the careless ease of [self-confident] fools shall destroy them.(I)
33But whoso hearkens to me [Wisdom] shall dwell securely and in confident trust and shall be quiet, without fear or dread of evil.
Enough good stuff for tonight, so Adios until next time.
Al
And thank you for bearing with me
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